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Structure and inner electrical connection

The coolant temperature sensor is connected by a 2-pin plug connection.

The resistor is part of a circuit as a voltage divider that is supplied with 5 volts by the engine control.

Fig 1: Coolant Temperature Sensor - Circuit Diagram
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Item Explanation
1 Coolant temperature sensor (NTC resistor)
PIN REFERENCE

Pin Explanation
Terminal 31E Terminal 31, electronics earth (ground)
5 V 5 Volts, supply voltage